Minutes of the fall 2000 Northwest Area Meeting at Spokane
were read. Minutes were approved as read with correction to host
for spring 2001 meeting, from Seattle City Light to Tacoma Power
and Seattle City Light.

Report submitted by Ken Sturgeon. It was noted that there are
some delinquent dues.
National dues will be paid from the ending balance.

Correspondence

Gail resigned as Log Editor. Not enough time while working
through her apprenticeship.
Paul Blaeser of Blaeser Engineering Svcs requested information
on APDA membership. I provided that to him. He is slated to make
a presentation on map boards at the fall meeting in Calgary.

Report of the President

Bob spoke about the decline in membership over the past couple
of years. He recommended that we talk to our companies about the
benefits of joining APDA. We should emphasize the value of the
technical sessions that are put on during the meetings. Bobbie
Roberts suggested that it might be good to bring some them along
as guests, to show them the value of the meetings. Al Gulutzan
mentioned that we should maintain the quality of the presentations
during the technical session. PPOA is planning the fall 2001 meeting
around a Mike Treburggen EPRI class held in Calgary. Getting an
agenda out early so upper management can see what topics will
be covered, will show them the value of sending employees to the
meetings. It was noted that the majority of those present at the
NWPP meeting were system operators and members of APDA.

Report of the Secretary

We currently have 218 paid up members (15 New) and 238 life
members that would like to be on the mailing list.

Report of the Trustee

Nothing to report at this time. Gary Hardiman emphasized the
importance of making sure that the Northwest is represented in
the National meetings.

Unfinished Business

Arlen Simon asked about belt buckles. Gary Hardiman has three
belt buckles that he will make available to those interested in
purchasing one.

New Business

Next meeting will be in Calgary. Al Gulutzan provided the members
present with information on the meeting along with an agenda for
the meeting.

Robert Williams reported that the NW Area web site information
is not being kept up.
Gayle Taylor, of AVISTA, volunteered to maintain web site with
information. Robert Williams will provide her with updated information
for the site.

Al Gulutzan was asked if he would be interested in stepping in
as vice-president, filling the vacancy left by Ken Lebedoff's
resignation. He will give us an answer after conferring with his
management at the Power Pool.

Bobbie Roberts asked for confirmation that the fall 2004 will
be hosted by Montana Power. The meeting schedule has been circulated
via email and will be posted on the web site as soon as possible.
There are no changes to the meeting schedule.

Reports of Accidents, Sickness and Death

Sickness Ken Lebedoff is doing much better and has returned
to work. He will not be able to continue as vice-president.

For the Good of the Association

There was some discussion about extending the term for the officers.
The term for officers was not resolved. Bob Wesselink recommended
that we delay nominations until the fall meeting.

Announcements

The fall meeting will be held in Calgary, Canada hosted by
the Power Pool of Alberta.

Thanks to Tacoma Power and Seattle City Light for co-sponsoring
the meeting. Special thanks to Dave LaCaille and Ken Sturgeon
for the great job that she did in
organizing the meeting. Offer of $500.00 assistance for meeting
expenses to the sponsoring utilities. They will report any need
of assistance to the officers after tallying the overall expenses.